Seppi has good variations and his backhand was solid against Fed and the forehand needs a bit more stick, but from what I saw against Gabashvili and Federer as well, these are good signs. I mean if a guy like Serra can win 2 titles, then Andy is more than capable of winning one.

He is onto Barcelona now and hope he can do some damage there.

__________________“ On Nadal bumping him on the changeover, Rosol said: "It's ok, he wanted to take my concentration; I knew he would try something".

Wilander on Dimitrov - "He has mind set on imitating Federer and yes it looks good. But he has no idea what to do on the court".

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Originally Posted by Filo V.

I definitely would have preferred Gaba winning as he needs the points much more, but Jan would have beaten him anyway. I expect Hajek to destroy Machado, like 6-1 6-2.

Another good win for Seppi and I feel we are beginning to see the Andreas of end of 2005 and beginning of 2006 again. Maybe that lost in Davis Cup woke him up. A very good win against Karlovic even if I did expect it. Now he has Nieminen... A defeat is likely, but if he wins then I think he truly is back in form.

Not the best day for Andy, he was leading 2 breaks in the 1st set against Nieminen and lost 6-4 and then at 5-6, he lost the serve and the match. Nieminen is a tough opponent and I think Andy is still a fair way from his best form.

He and King Oscar lost their doubles as well after winning a round, well I hope he gets a WC to Roma.

__________________“ On Nadal bumping him on the changeover, Rosol said: "It's ok, he wanted to take my concentration; I knew he would try something".

Wilander on Dimitrov - "He has mind set on imitating Federer and yes it looks good. But he has no idea what to do on the court".

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Originally Posted by Filo V.

I definitely would have preferred Gaba winning as he needs the points much more, but Jan would have beaten him anyway. I expect Hajek to destroy Machado, like 6-1 6-2.

As I said Seppi just seems to have that knack of losing even when in great positions. Mentally he really needs to mature, Im sure in time he will, but he seems a nervous player. His talent is unquestioned, one of the top 50 easily in terms of talent, even better, but his mentality is questionable.

After the shit with not getting a WC, he plays Spadea in the 1st round of qualies. This will be the best time to get to Spadea, as he came from slow Estoril to the fast courts of Rome and will have less time to adjust.

Yes difficult but still a good chance. I also feel he should have got a WC but maybe they were still p!ssed after he lost the davis cup opening rubber Anyway lets just hope he is in the MD, Montanes is difficult.

Yes difficult but still a good chance. I also feel he should have got a WC but maybe they were still p!ssed after he lost the davis cup opening rubber Anyway lets just hope he is in the MD, Montanes is difficult.

Yes, I am a bit biased when it comes to Andy , he should have got the 4th one, but the Davis Cup could be a factor.

Andy knows how to play qualifying matches and Montanes won't be easy, but Seppi is in his home country and if he gets his backhand down the line working well then he can have some success in this match.

I was saying to Genci before, his serve worries me and could hold him back, he doesn't serve high enough 1st serve percentages and doesn't use his height well.

__________________“ On Nadal bumping him on the changeover, Rosol said: "It's ok, he wanted to take my concentration; I knew he would try something".

Wilander on Dimitrov - "He has mind set on imitating Federer and yes it looks good. But he has no idea what to do on the court".

Quote:

Originally Posted by Filo V.

I definitely would have preferred Gaba winning as he needs the points much more, but Jan would have beaten him anyway. I expect Hajek to destroy Machado, like 6-1 6-2.